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HG05 FZU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,593 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,140 miles

Both headlamps show slight misting but not enough to effect patterns

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,722 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,605 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,370 miles

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tyre tread

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,556 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,973 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,076 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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HG05 FZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG05 FZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG05 FZU registered?

HG05 FZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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